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ICE Agent Wanted in Minneapolis Shooting Is Captured in Texas

30 May 2026 at 00:59
Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.

© David Guttenfelder/The New York Times

Federal agents near the scene of the shooting in Minneapolis in January.

Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton

29 May 2026 at 05:09
After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.

© Desiree Rios for The New York Times

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, beat Senator John Cornyn by close to 30 points on Tuesday night, transforming Texas into a battleground state.
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James Talarico Opens Texas Senate Campaign Against Ken Paxton With Houston Rally

28 May 2026 at 20:58
Personal attacks and a packed campaign rally set the tone for what is likely to be a rancorous contest in Texas for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.

© Antranik Tavitian for The New York Times

State Representative James Talarico campaigned in Houston on Wednesday.

Cornyn’s Defeat in Texas Runoff Underscores Trump's Grip on the G.O.P.

Senator John Cornyn lost to his MAGA-aligned challenger, Ken Paxton, by 28 percentage points. It was a historically poor showing.

© Ilana Panich-Linsman for The New York Times

The breadth of Mr. Cornyn’s loss showed the enduring unpopularity of Republican elected officials in Washington among the most ardent Republican voters.
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